Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went (away)
Verb
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The discovery came following a six-day search for Elena Katherine Moore, 39, a personal trainer who officials said disappeared Thursday evening after leaving a Planet Fitness gym in Lexington.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026 -
Yet as the flames consumed the duplex at 14th Street and Jones on a sunny Sunday afternoon earlier this month, and seemingly half the island showed up to console and help the residents, Walker disappeared.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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But that oversupply has evaporated and rapidly turned into a concerning deficit.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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The corporate world's intense focus on sustainability reporting, a 2023 priority, has rapidly evaporated, replaced by the latest AI craze.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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In a separate bowl, combine 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, ½ cup ricotta, ¾ cup whole milk, and 1 egg yolk, then stir into the dry ingredients.—
Carole Kotkin,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Stir in parmesan cheese and parsley or dill until cheese has melted.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
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More than 30 years ago, Anna and her manager and trusted companion, Betsy Samson (a formidable Denise Burse), fled to Europe on the heels of a highbrow scandal.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The man fled the scene in a vehicle that was later recovered near Interstate 435 and Leavenworth Road.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Back on the field in Casablanca, the politics, war and debate faded away, leaving only a group of teenagers chasing a ball.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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That faded almost immediately, though the headache lingered half the day.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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Organizers divided the cemetery into 29 sectors, and volunteers checked every single headstone that was still intact.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Because in a country increasingly divided by social justice causes and their opposing viewpoints, fans increasingly care where their sports teams stand — sometimes to fans' glee or chagrin — depending on whether their opinions agree with that of their teams or leagues.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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“Went (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20%28away%29. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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